Jumanji Board Game: prop replica

Jumanji Board Game Movie Prop: Noble Collection Mini Electronic Board

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The Noble Collection jumanji board game movie prop is a small display replica, about 18 x 25.5 cm open, with lights and the drum theme. It’s a shelf piece for collectors, not a game: the maker says it has no gameplay.

  • Ages 7+
  • prop replica
  • The Noble Collection

Open the lid and hear the drums. No dice needed; this one’s for display.

How hard is the Jumanji mini prop?

Difficulty1.5 out of 5
Time to explain1 out of 5about 5 min
Player experience1 out of 5
Geek Level4 / 10Owns the soundtrack
How we rate

Geek Level 4 ("Owns the soundtrack") is a loose fit: the prop has no rules, and the drum theme is its whole trick.

What happens when you open the mini prop

There’s no round to play: the maker says the mini prop has no gameplay. Here’s what it does.

For the original feel, look for the 1995 game or the 2017 reissue.

  1. Step 1:

    Display the board open or closed. Each one has a unique streaked finish.

  2. Step 2:

    Open it to light up the logo.

  3. Step 3:

    The Jumanji drum theme plays as the board opens.

  4. Step 4:

    Check out the miniature totems and dice that come with it.

  5. Step 5:

    No rules, turns, cards or prize to learn or win.

  6. Step 6:

    It runs on 3 LR44 batteries, included.

There’s no game here, so this page skips the rules and focuses on what the object does. The explainer above covers its one interaction. If you want something to play with friends, the sections below also point to playable pieces in the Jumanji line.

For teamwork, try the cooperative Deluxe electronic edition.

What the Jumanji mini prop does and doesn’t do

Setup

  1. Take the board out of the box. It includes Batteries (3 x LR44).

  2. Set it open or closed on a shelf or desk.

  3. Open the lid to light the logo and play the drum theme.

Turn by turn

  • No turns

    Noble’s listing says the mini replica has no gameplay, so there are no turns, cards or goals.

  • Lights and sound

    Open the board to light the logo and play the Jumanji drum theme.

  • Totems and dice

    The miniature totems and dice are included for display.

End of the game and scoring

There’s no end or scoring because this is a display replica. For a playable version, the full-size Collector Board Game Replica from the same maker is a game for 2-4 players, ages 14+.

Key rules

  • Display replica, not a game

    The publisher says the mini prop is a replica with no gameplay, so Jumanji’s rules don’t apply.

  • Age and batteries

    Recommended for ages 7+. It runs on 3 LR44 1.5 V batteries, included.

Tips for your first game

  • This one isn’t playable. For a game, try the full-size replica or another Jumanji game.
  • Keep spare LR44 batteries handy if you plan to open it often.
  • Check the dimensions first: about 18 x 25.5 x 1.5 cm when open.

For the display shelf, the Noble Collection replica copies the film's board.

Noble calls it a miniature replica of the board from the Jumanji series, without naming a film. A retailer says it’s modeled on the original film prop. The Jumanji board game replica is the full-size playable sibling.

The mini prop and the Jumanji film board

Check the age on the box: listings for wooden editions disagree between 6+ and 8+.

The game

  • Design and release details

    The Noble Collection lists it as product NN3543. The publisher gives no year or material. One retailer calls it plastic and officially authorized by Columbia Pictures, but the publisher doesn’t confirm either detail.

  • Editions and reprints

    The larger Collector Board Game Replica is playable. No other editions of the mini prop are documented.

The film or series it covers

The publisher calls it a replica of the board from the Jumanji series, without naming a film. A retailer says it’s modeled on the original film prop, which would be from the 1995 film Jumanji. Noble doesn’t say that.

In the 1995 film, the board game is an aged wooden box with a decorated board and a crystal ball in the center. The mini prop recreates the idea at a smaller scale, with a light-up logo and the drum theme.

Scenes and story beats in the game

  • 1

    The light-up logo and drum theme nod to the moment the film’s game comes to life when opened.

What’s in the Jumanji mini prop box

  • 1 miniature electronic prop board, about 18 x 25.5 x 1.5 cm open
  • Miniature totems
  • Dice
  • 3 x LR44 1.5 V batteries (included)

Mini prop versus the full-size collector replica

  • Mini Prop Electronic Board (NN3543)

    The small display replica with lights and the drum theme, no gameplay.

  • Collector Board Game Replica (NN3531)

    The full-scale replica that plays as a game for 2-4 players.

Jumanji mini prop questions

What is the Jumanji mini prop board?

A miniature electronic prop replica from The Noble Collection, about 18 x 25.5 x 1.5 cm open. It lights up and plays the drum theme when opened.

Can you play the Jumanji mini prop?

No. The maker says it has no gameplay. For something playable, look at the full-size Collector Board Game Replica.

What comes with the Jumanji mini prop electronic board?

Miniature totems and dice, plus 3 LR44 batteries. The listing doesn’t mention cards.

What age is the Jumanji mini prop for?

The listing recommends it for ages 7+.

Is the mini prop a replica of the film board?

Noble calls it a replica of the board from the Jumanji series, without naming a film. A retailer says it’s modeled on the original film prop.

For the original feel, look for the 1995 game or the 2017 reissue.

For teamwork, try the cooperative Deluxe electronic edition.

Sources

  1. The Noble Collection UK: Jumanji Mini Prop Electronic Board noblecollection.co.uk
  2. The Noble Collection: Classics range noblecollection.com
  3. Wikipedia: Jumanji (film) en.wikipedia.org